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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 778.82 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 778.82 and 331.44 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 778.82 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/778.82 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 778.82 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 258,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,132.10/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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