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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.60 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.60 and 432.32 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.60 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.60 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.60 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 337,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,036.67/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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