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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 777.57 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 777.57 and 490.74 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 777.57 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/777.57 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 777.57 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 381,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,584.70/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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