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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 779.32 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 779.32 and 355.02 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 779.32 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/779.32 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 779.32 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 276,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,674.19/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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