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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 851.94 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 851.94 and 445.56 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 851.94 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/851.94 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 851.94 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 379,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,590.39/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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