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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 782.97 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 782.97 and 318.77 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 782.97 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/782.97 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 782.97 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 249,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,585.75/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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