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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 779.64 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 779.64 and 316.32 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 779.64 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/779.64 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 779.64 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 246,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,615.72/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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