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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 779.16 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 779.16 and 481.68 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 779.16 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/779.16 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 779.16 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 375,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,305.79/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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