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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 779.28 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 779.28 and 354.96 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 779.28 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/779.28 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 779.28 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 276,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,613.23/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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