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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.77 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.77 and 332.16 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.77 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.77 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.77 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 259,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,008.40/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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