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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 849.71 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 849.71 and 323.17 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 849.71 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/849.71 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 849.71 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 274,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,600.78/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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