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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.89, 779.31 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.89, 779.31 and 343.80 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.89 : 779.31 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.89/779.31 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.89x = 779.31 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.89x = 267,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,926.78/564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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