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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.86, 778.14 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.86, 778.14 and 331 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.86 : 778.14 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.86/778.14 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.86x = 778.14 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.86x = 257,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,564.34/563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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