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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 779.54 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 779.54 and 316.23 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 779.54 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/779.54 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 779.54 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 246,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,512.35/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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