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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 775.62 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 775.62 and 431.01 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 775.62 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/775.62 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 775.62 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 334,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,299.98/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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