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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.45, 782.64 and 488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.45, 782.64 and 488.89 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.45 : 782.64 = 488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.45/782.64 = 488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.45x = 782.64 × 488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.45x = 382,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,624.87/567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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