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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 852 and 459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 852 and 459.21 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 852 = 459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/852 = 459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 852 × 459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 391,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,246.92/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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