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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 847.48 and 508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 847.48 and 508.63 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 847.48 = 508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/847.48 = 508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 847.48 × 508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 431,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,053.75/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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