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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 779.16 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 779.16 and 415.24 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 779.16 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/779.16 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 779.16 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 323,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,538.40/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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