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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.88, 779.49 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.88, 779.49 and 312.81 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.88 : 779.49 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.88/779.49 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.88x = 779.49 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.88x = 243,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,832.27/564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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