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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 783.41 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 783.41 and 328.46 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 783.41 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/783.41 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 783.41 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 257,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,313.29/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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