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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 783.54 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 783.54 and 488.52 is: 674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 783.54 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/783.54 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 783.54 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 382,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,774.96/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.66

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