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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 776.40 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 776.40 and 464.16 is: 638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 776.40 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/776.40 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 776.40 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 360,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,373.82/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.44

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