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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 779.62 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 779.62 and 343.85 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 779.62 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/779.62 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 779.62 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 268,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,067.58/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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