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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 778.95 and 343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 778.95 and 343.48 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 778.95 = 343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/778.95 = 343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 778.95 × 343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 267,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,553.75/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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