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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 779.15 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 779.15 and 315.95 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 779.15 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/779.15 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 779.15 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 246,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,167.56/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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