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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 783 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 783 and 443.12 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 783 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/783 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 783 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 346,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,959.05/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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