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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.80, 850.56 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.80, 850.56 and 459.32 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.80 : 850.56 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.80/850.56 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.80x = 850.56 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.80x = 390,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,679.22/567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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