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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 779.10 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 779.10 and 315.89 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 779.10 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/779.10 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 779.10 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 246,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,106.00/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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