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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.29, 778.73 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.29, 778.73 and 315.62 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.29 : 778.73 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.29/778.73 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.29x = 778.73 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.29x = 245,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,777.29/564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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