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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.31, 778.00 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.31, 778.00 and 431.61 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.31 : 778.00 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.31/778.00 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.31x = 778.00 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.31x = 335,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,791.50/564.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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