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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.98, 783.99 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.98, 783.99 and 346.94 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.98 : 783.99 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.98/783.99 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.98x = 783.99 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.98x = 271,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,993.57/567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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