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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 851.58 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 851.58 and 465.30 is: 698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 851.58 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/851.58 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 851.58 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 396,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,240.17/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.02

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