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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.89 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.89 and 314.30 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.89 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.89 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.89 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 244,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,176.53/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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