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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.86, 849.96 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.86, 849.96 and 446.36 is: 668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.86 : 849.96 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.86/849.96 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.86x = 849.96 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.86x = 379,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,383.90/567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.10

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