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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 849.75 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 849.75 and 431.19 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 849.75 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/849.75 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 849.75 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 366,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,397.30/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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