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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.46, 782.98 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.46, 782.98 and 343.34 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.46 : 782.98 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.46/782.98 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.46x = 782.98 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.46x = 268,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,828.35/567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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