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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 779.04 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 779.04 and 315.88 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 779.04 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/779.04 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 779.04 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 246,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,083.16/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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