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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 850.51 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 850.51 and 453.73 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 850.51 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/850.51 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 850.51 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 385,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,901.90/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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