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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 782.43 and 434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 782.43 and 434.41 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 782.43 = 434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/782.43 = 434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 782.43 × 434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 339,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,891.83/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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