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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 778.79 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 778.79 and 343.43 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 778.79 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/778.79 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 778.79 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 267,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,459.85/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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