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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 778.61 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 778.61 and 424.93 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 778.61 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/778.61 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 778.61 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 330,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,855.32/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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