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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.01, 778.88 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.01, 778.88 and 439.27 is: 606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.01 : 778.88 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.01/778.88 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.01x = 778.88 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.01x = 342,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,138.62/564.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.62

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