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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 779.01 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 779.01 and 354.81 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 779.01 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/779.01 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 779.01 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 276,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,400.54/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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