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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 850.61 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 850.61 and 405.08 is: 607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 850.61 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/850.61 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 850.61 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 344,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,565.10/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.18

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