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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 778.46 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 778.46 and 455.22 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 778.46 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/778.46 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 778.46 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 354,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,370.56/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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