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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 779.03 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 779.03 and 315.86 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 779.03 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/779.03 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 779.03 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 246,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,060.13/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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