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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 778.74 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 778.74 and 440.04 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 778.74 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/778.74 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 778.74 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 342,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,676.75/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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