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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 778.05 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 778.05 and 417.12 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 778.05 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/778.05 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 778.05 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 324,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,540.22/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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