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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 778.08 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 778.08 and 440.64 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 778.08 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/778.08 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 778.08 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 342,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,853.17/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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