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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 778.17 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 778.17 and 331.12 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 778.17 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/778.17 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 778.17 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 257,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,667.65/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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