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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 777.62 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 777.62 and 424.24 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 777.62 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/777.62 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 777.62 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 329,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,896.63/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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