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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.57 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.57 and 316.29 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.57 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.57 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.57 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 246,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,568.61/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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