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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 779.39 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 779.39 and 354.79 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 779.39 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/779.39 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 779.39 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 276,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,519.78/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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