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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 779.40 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 779.40 and 448.80 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 779.40 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/779.40 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 779.40 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 349,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,794.72/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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