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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 778.74 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 778.74 and 315.61 is: 435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 778.74 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/778.74 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 778.74 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 245,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,781.16/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.55

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