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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 776.87 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 776.87 and 314.28 is: 433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 776.87 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/776.87 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 776.87 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 244,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,153.13/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.69

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