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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 775.51 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 775.51 and 488.43 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 775.51 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/775.51 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 775.51 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 378,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,776.03/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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