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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 778.77 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 778.77 and 454.59 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 778.77 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/778.77 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 778.77 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 354,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,021.05/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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