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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.62, 779.17 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.62, 779.17 and 316.00 is: 436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.62 : 779.17 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.62/779.17 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.62x = 779.17 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.62x = 246,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,218.50/564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.08

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