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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 777.60 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 777.60 and 432.96 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 777.60 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/777.60 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 777.60 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 336,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,669.70/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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