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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 779.15 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 779.15 and 354.52 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 779.15 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/779.15 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 779.15 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 276,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,218.59/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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