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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 782.88 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 782.88 and 457.02 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 782.88 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/782.88 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 782.88 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 357,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,791.82/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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