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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 850.31 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 850.31 and 545.87 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 850.31 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/850.31 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 850.31 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 464,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,158.72/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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