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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 783.40 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 783.40 and 447.88 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 783.40 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/783.40 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 783.40 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 350,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,869.19/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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