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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.99, 845.97 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.99, 845.97 and 317.19 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.99 : 845.97 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.99/845.97 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.99x = 845.97 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.99x = 268,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,333.22/563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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