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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 779.19 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 779.19 and 331.82 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 779.19 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/779.19 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 779.19 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 258,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,550.83/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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