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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 853.25 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 853.25 and 447.27 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 853.25 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/853.25 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 853.25 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 381,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,630.89/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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