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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.65, 783.68 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.65, 783.68 and 434.62 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.65 : 783.68 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.65/783.68 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.65x = 783.68 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.65x = 340,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,603.00/567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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