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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 779.43 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 779.43 and 316.19 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 779.43 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/779.43 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 779.43 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 246,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,444.07/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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