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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.19, 778.51 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.19, 778.51 and 315.48 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.19 : 778.51 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.19/778.51 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.19x = 778.51 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.19x = 245,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,604.33/564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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