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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 776.54 and 422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 776.54 and 422.86 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 776.54 = 422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/776.54 = 422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 776.54 × 422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 328,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,367.70/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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