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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.22 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.22 and 331.24 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.22 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.22 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.22 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 257,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,777.59/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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