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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 776.90 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 776.90 and 314.35 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 776.90 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/776.90 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 776.90 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 244,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,217.36/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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