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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 779.15 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 779.15 and 438.08 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 779.15 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/779.15 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 779.15 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 341,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,330.03/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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