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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 783.17 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 783.17 and 331.49 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 783.17 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/783.17 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 783.17 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 259,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,615.81/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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