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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 777.96 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 777.96 and 416.79 is: 574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 777.96 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/777.96 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 777.96 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 324,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,245.95/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.42

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