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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 777.84 and 494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 777.84 and 494.04 is: 681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 777.84 = 494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/777.84 = 494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 777.84 × 494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 384,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,284.07/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.21

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