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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.62, 778.91 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.62, 778.91 and 343.42 is: 473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.62 : 778.91 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.62/778.91 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.62x = 778.91 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.62x = 267,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,494.36/564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.76

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