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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.45, 783.68 and 435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.45, 783.68 and 435.15 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.45 : 783.68 = 435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.45/783.68 = 435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.45x = 783.68 × 435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.45x = 341,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,016.18/567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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