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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 779.35 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 779.35 and 316.06 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 779.35 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/779.35 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 779.35 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 246,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,320.09/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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