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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.91, 779.18 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.91, 779.18 and 434.04 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.91 : 779.18 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.91/779.18 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.91x = 779.18 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.91x = 338,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,195.29/563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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