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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 780.56 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 780.56 and 435.04 is: 601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 780.56 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/780.56 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 780.56 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 339,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,574.82/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.11

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