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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 782.50 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 782.50 and 488.50 is: 673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 782.50 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/782.50 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 782.50 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 382,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,251.25/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.77

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