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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 842.68 and 431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 842.68 and 431.79 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 842.68 = 431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/842.68 = 431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 842.68 × 431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 363,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,860.80/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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