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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 779.31 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 779.31 and 316.04 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 779.31 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/779.31 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 779.31 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 246,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,293.13/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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