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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 783.30 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 783.30 and 346.46 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 783.30 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/783.30 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 783.30 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 271,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,382.12/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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