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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 778.94 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 778.94 and 315.78 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 778.94 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/778.94 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 778.94 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 245,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,973.67/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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