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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 779.33 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 779.33 and 316.11 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 779.33 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/779.33 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 779.33 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 246,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,352.43/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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