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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.86, 779.51 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.86, 779.51 and 316.18 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.86 : 779.51 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.86/779.51 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.86x = 779.51 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.86x = 246,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,465.47/564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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