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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.46, 780.27 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.46, 780.27 and 344.47 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.46 : 780.27 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.46/780.27 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.46x = 780.27 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.46x = 268,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,779.61/565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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