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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 783.17 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 783.17 and 334.63 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 783.17 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/783.17 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 783.17 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 262,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,072.18/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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