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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 779.61 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 779.61 and 316.27 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 779.61 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/779.61 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 779.61 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 246,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,567.25/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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