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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 779.76 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 779.76 and 482.94 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 779.76 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/779.76 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 779.76 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 376,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,577.29/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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