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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.35, 844.44 and 423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.35, 844.44 and 423.55 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.35 : 844.44 = 423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.35/844.44 = 423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.35x = 844.44 × 423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.35x = 357,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,662.56/562.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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