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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.37, 777.46 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.37, 777.46 and 314.71 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.37 : 777.46 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.37/777.46 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.37x = 777.46 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.37x = 244,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,670.55/563.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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