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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 778.41 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 778.41 and 315.45 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 778.41 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/778.41 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 778.41 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 245,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,549.43/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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