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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.38, 780.27 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.38, 780.27 and 416.78 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 780.27 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/780.27 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 780.27 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 325,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,200.93/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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