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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 851.59 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 851.59 and 324.37 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 851.59 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/851.59 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 851.59 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 276,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,224.37/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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