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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 851.22 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 851.22 and 317.46 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 851.22 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/851.22 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 851.22 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 270,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,228.30/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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