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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 842.16 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 842.16 and 475.32 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 842.16 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/842.16 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 842.16 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 400,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,295.49/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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