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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 779.08 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 779.08 and 315.84 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 779.08 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/779.08 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 779.08 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 246,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,064.63/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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