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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 779.73 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 779.73 and 316.30 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 779.73 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/779.73 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 779.73 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 246,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,628.60/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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