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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 779.38 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 779.38 and 332.04 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 779.38 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/779.38 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 779.38 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 258,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,785.34/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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