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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 779.25 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 779.25 and 354.81 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 779.25 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/779.25 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 779.25 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 276,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,485.69/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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