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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 780.57 and 487.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 780.57 and 487.39 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 780.57 = 487.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/780.57 = 487.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 780.57 × 487.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 380,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,440.06/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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