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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 778.75 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 778.75 and 315.66 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 778.75 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/778.75 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 778.75 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 245,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,821.87/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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