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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 783.45 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 783.45 and 346.53 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 783.45 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/783.45 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 783.45 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 271,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,488.93/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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