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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.09, 778.01 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.09, 778.01 and 407.30 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.09 : 778.01 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.09/778.01 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.09x = 778.01 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.09x = 316,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,883.47/564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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