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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 779.16 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 779.16 and 315.95 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 779.16 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/779.16 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 779.16 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 246,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,175.60/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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