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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 778.66 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 778.66 and 315.58 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 778.66 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/778.66 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 778.66 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 245,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,726.79/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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