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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.99, 776.91 and 314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.99, 776.91 and 314.29 is: 433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.99 : 776.91 = 314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.99/776.91 = 314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.99x = 776.91 × 314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.99x = 244,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,175.04/562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.71

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