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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 783.84 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 783.84 and 346.85 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 783.84 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/783.84 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 783.84 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 271,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,876.86/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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