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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.79 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.79 and 313.46 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.79 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.79 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.79 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 243,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,173.69/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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