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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.46, 783.12 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.46, 783.12 and 334.59 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.46 : 783.12 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.46/783.12 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.46x = 783.12 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.46x = 262,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,024.12/567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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