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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 783.99 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 783.99 and 334.99 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 783.99 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/783.99 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 783.99 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 262,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,628.81/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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