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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 780.30 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 780.30 and 425.28 is: 586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 780.30 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/780.30 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 780.30 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 331,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,845.98/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.88

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