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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 779.04 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 779.04 and 415.17 is: 572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 779.04 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/779.04 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 779.04 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 323,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,434.04/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.98

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