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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.05, 843.10 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.05, 843.10 and 453.01 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.05 : 843.10 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.05/843.10 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.05x = 843.10 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.05x = 381,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,926.88/562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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