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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 776.52 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 776.52 and 498.96 is: 686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 776.52 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/776.52 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 776.52 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 387,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,452.42/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.61

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