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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 779.67 and 454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 779.67 and 454.85 is: 626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 779.67 = 454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/779.67 = 454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 779.67 × 454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 354,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,635.03/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.76

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