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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 780.57 and 487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 780.57 and 487.40 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 780.57 = 487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/780.57 = 487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 780.57 × 487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 380,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,445.92/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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