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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 779.48 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 779.48 and 316.24 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 779.48 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/779.48 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 779.48 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 246,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,502.76/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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