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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 779.58 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 779.58 and 343.98 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 779.58 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/779.58 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 779.58 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 268,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,159.93/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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