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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 779.36 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 779.36 and 409.60 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 779.36 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/779.36 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 779.36 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 319,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,225.86/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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