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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 780.96 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 780.96 and 410.88 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 780.96 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/780.96 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 780.96 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 320,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,880.84/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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