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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.83, 779.45 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.83, 779.45 and 331.95 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.83 : 779.45 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.83/779.45 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.83x = 779.45 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.83x = 258,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,736.77/564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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