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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 779.42 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 779.42 and 316.16 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 779.42 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/779.42 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 779.42 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 246,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,417.53/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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