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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 850.62 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 850.62 and 307.41 is: 460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 850.62 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/850.62 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 850.62 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 261,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,489.09/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.67

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