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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 778.48 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 778.48 and 439.98 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 778.48 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/778.48 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 778.48 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 342,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,518.07/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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