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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 777.80 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 777.80 and 314.99 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 777.80 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/777.80 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 777.80 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 244,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,999.22/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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