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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 778.08 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 778.08 and 476.28 is: 655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 778.08 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/778.08 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 778.08 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 370,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,583.94/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.99

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