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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 841.20 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 841.20 and 407.44 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 841.20 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/841.20 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 841.20 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 342,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,738.53/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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