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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 850.44 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 850.44 and 459.44 is: 688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 850.44 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/850.44 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 850.44 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 390,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,726.15/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.58

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