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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.61, 779.73 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.61, 779.73 and 415.97 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.61 : 779.73 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.61/779.73 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.61x = 779.73 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.61x = 324,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,344.87/565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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