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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 779.49 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 779.49 and 316.24 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 779.49 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/779.49 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 779.49 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 246,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,505.92/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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