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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 783.54 and 451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 783.54 and 451.93 is: 623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 783.54 = 451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/783.54 = 451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 783.54 × 451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 354,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,105.23/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.98

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