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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.31, 778.74 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.31, 778.74 and 315.63 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.31 : 778.74 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.31/778.74 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.31x = 778.74 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.31x = 245,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,793.71/564.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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