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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 779.31 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 779.31 and 417.32 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 779.31 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/779.31 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 779.31 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 325,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,221.65/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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