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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 776.82 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 776.82 and 314.32 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 776.82 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/776.82 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 776.82 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 244,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,170.06/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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