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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.77, 779.38 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.77, 779.38 and 316.10 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.77 : 779.38 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.77/779.38 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.77x = 779.38 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.77x = 246,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,362.02/564.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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