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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 779.40 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 779.40 and 354.98 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 779.40 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/779.40 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 779.40 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 276,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,673.36/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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