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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 778.85 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 778.85 and 440.10 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 778.85 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/778.85 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 778.85 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 342,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,771.33/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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