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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 778.83 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 778.83 and 315.65 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 778.83 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/778.83 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 778.83 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 245,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,837.69/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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