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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 774.63 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 774.63 and 455.58 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 774.63 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/774.63 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 774.63 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 352,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,905.94/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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