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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 779.61 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 779.61 and 343.99 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 779.61 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/779.61 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 779.61 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 268,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,178.04/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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