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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.12, 776.49 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.12, 776.49 and 423.30 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.12 : 776.49 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.12/776.49 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.12x = 776.49 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.12x = 328,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,688.22/562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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