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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 774.75 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 774.75 and 404.54 is: 557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 774.75 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/774.75 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 774.75 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 313,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,413.49/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.49

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