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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 779.12 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 779.12 and 315.94 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 779.12 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/779.12 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 779.12 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 246,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,154.29/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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