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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 779.72 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 779.72 and 433.71 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 779.72 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/779.72 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 779.72 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 338,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,170.19/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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