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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 779.03 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 779.03 and 331.71 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 779.03 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/779.03 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 779.03 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 258,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,410.38/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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