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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 779.65 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 779.65 and 316.29 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 779.65 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/779.65 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 779.65 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 246,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,593.56/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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