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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 778.75 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 778.75 and 343.33 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 778.75 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/778.75 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 778.75 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 267,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,365.43/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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