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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 779.88 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 779.88 and 434.54 is: 600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 779.88 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/779.88 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 779.88 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 338,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,885.16/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.43

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