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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.89, 777.82 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.89, 777.82 and 494.56 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.89 : 777.82 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.89/777.82 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.89x = 777.82 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.89x = 384,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,672.30/564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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