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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.38, 777.46 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.38, 777.46 and 314.70 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.38 : 777.46 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.38/777.46 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.38x = 777.46 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.38x = 244,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,666.66/563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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