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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 783.64 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 783.64 and 437.09 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 783.64 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/783.64 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 783.64 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 342,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,517.84/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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