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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 778.48 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 778.48 and 315.45 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 778.48 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/778.48 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 778.48 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 245,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,566.05/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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