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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.71 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.71 and 316.34 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.71 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.71 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.71 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 246,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,647.98/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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