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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 779.14 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 779.14 and 331.72 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 779.14 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/779.14 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 779.14 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 258,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,456.32/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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