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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.62, 779.27 and 354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.62, 779.27 and 354.87 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.62 : 779.27 = 354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.62/779.27 = 354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.62x = 779.27 × 354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.62x = 276,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,537.77/564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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