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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 778.84 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 778.84 and 315.73 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 778.84 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/778.84 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 778.84 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 245,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,903.15/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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