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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 851.52 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 851.52 and 412.80 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 851.52 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/851.52 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 851.52 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 351,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,507.46/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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