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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 779.64 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 779.64 and 316.26 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 779.64 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/779.64 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 779.64 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 246,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,568.95/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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