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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 778.60 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 778.60 and 315.50 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 778.60 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/778.60 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 778.60 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 245,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,644.41/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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