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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 778.38 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 778.38 and 436.59 is: 601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 778.38 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/778.38 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 778.38 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 339,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,832.92/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.93

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