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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 778.66 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 778.66 and 312.20 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 778.66 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/778.66 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 778.66 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 243,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,092.98/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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