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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 778.89 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 778.89 and 433.92 is: 598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 778.89 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/778.89 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 778.89 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 337,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,975.95/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.04

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