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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 778.79 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 778.79 and 437.82 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 778.79 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/778.79 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 778.79 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 340,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,969.93/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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