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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 783.81 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 783.81 and 444.63 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 783.81 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/783.81 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 783.81 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 348,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,505.44/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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