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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 853.02 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 853.02 and 466.62 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 853.02 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/853.02 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 853.02 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 398,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,036.19/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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