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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 778.89 and 343.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 778.89 and 343.47 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 778.89 = 343.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/778.89 = 343.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 778.89 × 343.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 267,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,525.35/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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