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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.25, 778.67 and 331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.25, 778.67 and 331.42 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.25 : 778.67 = 331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.25/778.67 = 331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.25x = 778.67 × 331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.25x = 258,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,065.15/564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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