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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 780.57 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 780.57 and 454.98 is: 628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 780.57 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/780.57 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 780.57 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 355,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,143.74/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.47

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