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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.83, 780.03 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.83, 780.03 and 441.36 is: 608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.83 : 780.03 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.83/780.03 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.83x = 780.03 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.83x = 344,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,274.04/565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.44

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