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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 780.03 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 780.03 and 440.91 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 780.03 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/780.03 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 780.03 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 343,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,923.03/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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