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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 841.73 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 841.73 and 446.84 is: 668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 841.73 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/841.73 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 841.73 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 376,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,118.63/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.98

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