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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 778.54 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 778.54 and 315.48 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 778.54 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/778.54 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 778.54 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 245,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,613.01/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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