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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.82, 779.49 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.82, 779.49 and 331.99 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.82 : 779.49 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.82/779.49 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.82x = 779.49 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.82x = 258,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,782.89/564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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