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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 779.54 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 779.54 and 466.80 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 779.54 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/779.54 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 779.54 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 363,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,889.27/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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