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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 779.15 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 779.15 and 415.89 is: 572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 779.15 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/779.15 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 779.15 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 324,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,038.61/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.98

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