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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 777.69 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 777.69 and 481.86 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 777.69 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/777.69 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 777.69 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 374,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,737.70/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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