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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 848.02 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 848.02 and 499.90 is: 746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 848.02 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/848.02 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 848.02 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 423,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,925.20/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.90

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