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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.59, 780.15 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.59, 780.15 and 454.89 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.59 : 780.15 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.59/780.15 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.59x = 780.15 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.59x = 354,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,882.43/565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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