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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 776.72 and 314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 776.72 and 314.17 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 776.72 = 314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/776.72 = 314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 776.72 × 314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 244,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,020.55/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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