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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 778.46 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 778.46 and 315.41 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 778.46 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/778.46 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 778.46 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 245,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,533.28/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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