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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 777 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 777 and 481.36 is: 662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 777 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/777 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 777 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 374,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,016.72/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.54

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