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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 779.71 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 779.71 and 316.31 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 779.71 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/779.71 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 779.71 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 246,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,630.07/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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