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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.47, 783.18 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.47, 783.18 and 346.42 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.47 : 783.18 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.47/783.18 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.47x = 783.18 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.47x = 271,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,309.22/567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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