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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 849.36 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 849.36 and 431.16 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 849.36 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/849.36 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 849.36 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 366,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,210.06/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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