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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 778.77 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 778.77 and 331.62 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 778.77 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/778.77 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 778.77 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 258,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,255.71/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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