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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 778.71 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 778.71 and 433.50 is: 598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 778.71 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/778.71 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 778.71 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 337,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,570.79/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.47

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