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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 779.31 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 779.31 and 424.86 is: 586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 779.31 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/779.31 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 779.31 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 331,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,097.65/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.62

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