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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 783.54 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 783.54 and 331.70 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 783.54 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/783.54 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 783.54 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 259,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,900.22/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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