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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.79, 776.66 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.79, 776.66 and 314.14 is: 433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.79 : 776.66 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.79/776.66 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.79x = 776.66 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.79x = 243,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,979.97/562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.52

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