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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 779.58 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 779.58 and 447.42 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 779.58 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/779.58 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 779.58 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 348,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,799.68/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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