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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 778.92 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 778.92 and 459.92 is: 633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 778.92 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/778.92 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 778.92 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 358,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,240.89/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.81

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