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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 779.26 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 779.26 and 354.96 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 779.26 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/779.26 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 779.26 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 276,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,606.13/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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