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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 778.70 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 778.70 and 440.88 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 778.70 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/778.70 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 778.70 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 343,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,313.26/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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