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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 779.36 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 779.36 and 316.07 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 779.36 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/779.36 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 779.36 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 246,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,328.02/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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