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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 782.86 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 782.86 and 334.52 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 782.86 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/782.86 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 782.86 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 261,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,882.33/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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