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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 780.44 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 780.44 and 434.43 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 780.44 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/780.44 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 780.44 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 339,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,044.38/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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