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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 782.70 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 782.70 and 493.28 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 782.70 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/782.70 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 782.70 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 386,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,090.26/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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