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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 850.84 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 850.84 and 437.84 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 850.84 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/850.84 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 850.84 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 372,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.79/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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