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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 778.46 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 778.46 and 469.58 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 778.46 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/778.46 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 778.46 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 365,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,543.01/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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