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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 777.18 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 777.18 and 439.60 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 777.18 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/777.18 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 777.18 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 341,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,648.33/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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