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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.81 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.81 and 494.28 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.81 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.81 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.81 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 387,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,421.61/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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