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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 778.90 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 778.90 and 331.56 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 778.90 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/778.90 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 778.90 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 258,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,252.08/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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