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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 778.96 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 778.96 and 315.80 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 778.96 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/778.96 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 778.96 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 245,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,995.57/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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