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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.46, 777.62 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.46, 777.62 and 314.86 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.46 : 777.62 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.46/777.62 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.46x = 777.62 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.46x = 244,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,841.43/563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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