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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 776.92 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 776.92 and 314.27 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 776.92 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/776.92 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 776.92 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 244,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,162.65/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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