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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 778.41 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 778.41 and 446.31 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 778.41 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/778.41 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 778.41 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 347,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,412.17/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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