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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 779.51 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 779.51 and 332.08 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 779.51 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/779.51 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 779.51 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 258,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,858.56/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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