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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 780.30 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 780.30 and 415.80 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 780.30 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/780.30 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 780.30 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 324,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,448.74/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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