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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 778.68 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 778.68 and 423 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 778.68 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/778.68 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 778.68 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 329,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,381.64/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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