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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 845.42 and 490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 845.42 and 490.59 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 845.42 = 490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/845.42 = 490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 845.42 × 490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 414,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,752.14/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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