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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 779.35 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 779.35 and 354.85 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 779.35 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/779.35 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 779.35 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 276,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,552.35/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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