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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 780.21 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 780.21 and 435.45 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 780.21 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/780.21 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 780.21 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 339,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,742.44/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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