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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 850.03 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 850.03 and 430.47 is: 644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 850.03 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/850.03 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 850.03 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 365,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,911.34/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.94

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