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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 778.84 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 778.84 and 354.52 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 778.84 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/778.84 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 778.84 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 276,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,111.52/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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