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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.65, 777.82 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.65, 777.82 and 314.93 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.65 : 777.82 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.65/777.82 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.65x = 777.82 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.65x = 244,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,958.85/563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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