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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 778.44 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 778.44 and 454.08 is: 625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 778.44 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/778.44 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 778.44 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 353,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,474.04/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.84

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