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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 783.14 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 783.14 and 315.41 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 783.14 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/783.14 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 783.14 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 247,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,013.73/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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