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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 851.02 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 851.02 and 323.91 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 851.02 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/851.02 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 851.02 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 275,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,653.89/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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