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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 779.03 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 779.03 and 414.95 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 779.03 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/779.03 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 779.03 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 323,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,261.48/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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