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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.43, 779.26 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.43, 779.26 and 446.88 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.43 : 779.26 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.43/779.26 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.43x = 779.26 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.43x = 348,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,235.71/564.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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