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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 778.68 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 778.68 and 331.40 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 778.68 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/778.68 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 778.68 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 258,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,054.55/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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