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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 779.08 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 779.08 and 315.88 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 779.08 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/779.08 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 779.08 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 246,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,095.79/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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