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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 778.71 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 778.71 and 315.66 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 778.71 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/778.71 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 778.71 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 245,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,807.60/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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