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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 843.93 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 843.93 and 477.18 is: 716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 843.93 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/843.93 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 843.93 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 402,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,706.52/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.38

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