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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 778.64 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 778.64 and 315.51 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 778.64 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/778.64 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 778.64 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 245,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,671.23/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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