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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 850.64 and 430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 850.64 and 430.61 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 850.64 = 430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/850.64 = 430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 850.64 × 430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 366,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,287.68/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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