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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 779.18 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 779.18 and 331.74 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 779.18 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/779.18 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 779.18 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 258,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,483.51/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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