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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.62 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.62 and 488.34 is: 673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.62 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.62 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.62 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 378,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,766.27/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.79

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