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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 845.31 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 845.31 and 316.77 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 845.31 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/845.31 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 845.31 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 267,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,768.35/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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