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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 784.22 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 784.22 and 434.98 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 784.22 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/784.22 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 784.22 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 341,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,119.45/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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