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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 775.39 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 775.39 and 457.08 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 775.39 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/775.39 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 775.39 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 354,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,415.26/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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