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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 778.86 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 778.86 and 354.69 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 778.86 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/778.86 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 778.86 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 276,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,253.85/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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