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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 776.79 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 776.79 and 464.81 is: 641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 776.79 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/776.79 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 776.79 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 361,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,055.88/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.06

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