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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.05, 778.19 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.05, 778.19 and 354.15 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.05 : 778.19 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.05/778.19 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.05x = 778.19 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.05x = 275,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,594.22/564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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