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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 849.80 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 849.80 and 306.54 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 849.80 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/849.80 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 849.80 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 260,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,497.69/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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