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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 779.13 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 779.13 and 315.90 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 779.13 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/779.13 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 779.13 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 246,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,123.27/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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