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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.89, 779.58 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.89, 779.58 and 316.25 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.89 : 779.58 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.89/779.58 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.89x = 779.58 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.89x = 246,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,538.28/564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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