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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 778.89 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 778.89 and 431.76 is: 595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 778.89 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/778.89 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 778.89 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 336,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,293.55/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.63

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