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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.61, 779.34 and 459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.61, 779.34 and 459.62 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.61 : 779.34 = 459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.61/779.34 = 459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.61x = 779.34 × 459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.61x = 358,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,200.25/564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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