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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 783 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 783 and 334.56 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 783 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/783 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 783 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 261,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,960.48/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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