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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.75, 780.51 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.75, 780.51 and 418.73 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.75 : 780.51 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.75/780.51 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.75x = 780.51 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.75x = 326,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,822.95/565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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