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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 783.69 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 783.69 and 328.58 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 783.69 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/783.69 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 783.69 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 257,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,502.65/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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