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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 779.39 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 779.39 and 316.10 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 779.39 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/779.39 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 779.39 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 246,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,365.18/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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