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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 851.57 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 851.57 and 430.52 is: 646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 851.57 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/851.57 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 851.57 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 366,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,617.92/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.00

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