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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 783.69 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 783.69 and 331.82 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 783.69 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/783.69 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 783.69 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 260,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,044.02/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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