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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.76, 782.92 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.76, 782.92 and 485.20 is: 669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.76 : 782.92 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.76/782.92 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.76x = 782.92 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.76x = 379,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,872.78/567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.07

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