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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 777.91 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 777.91 and 422.42 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 777.91 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/777.91 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 777.91 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 328,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,602.63/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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