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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 774.90 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 774.90 and 464.58 is: 639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 774.90 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/774.90 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 774.90 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 360,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,003.04/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.90

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