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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.38, 778.97 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.38, 778.97 and 331.64 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 778.97 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/778.97 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 778.97 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 258,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,334.55/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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