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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 779.38 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 779.38 and 316.12 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 779.38 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/779.38 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 779.38 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 246,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,377.61/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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