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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 850.10 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 850.10 and 497.34 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 850.10 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/850.10 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 850.10 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 422,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,786.25/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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