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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 778.92 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 778.92 and 331.58 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 778.92 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/778.92 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 778.92 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 258,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,270.40/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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