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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 778.70 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 778.70 and 343.63 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 778.70 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/778.70 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 778.70 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 267,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,579.07/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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