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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 782.90 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 782.90 and 334.48 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 782.90 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/782.90 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 782.90 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 261,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864.39/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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