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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 779.24 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 779.24 and 316.01 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 779.24 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/779.24 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 779.24 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 246,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,250.37/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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