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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.85, 783.84 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.85, 783.84 and 443.01 is: 611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.85 : 783.84 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.85/783.84 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.85x = 783.84 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.85x = 347,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,248.96/567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.52

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