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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.41, 843.14 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.41, 843.14 and 440.28 is: 660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.41 : 843.14 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.41/843.14 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.41x = 843.14 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.41x = 371,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,218.78/562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.05

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