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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 779.22 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 779.22 and 331.89 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 779.22 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/779.22 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 779.22 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 258,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,615.33/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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