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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.16, 777.18 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.16, 777.18 and 314.48 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.16 : 777.18 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.16/777.18 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.16x = 777.18 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.16x = 244,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,403.68/563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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