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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 774.84 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 774.84 and 430.96 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 774.84 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/774.84 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 774.84 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 333,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,925.05/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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