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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 783.06 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 783.06 and 346.49 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 783.06 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/783.06 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 783.06 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 271,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,318.54/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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