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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 845.46 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 845.46 and 533.64 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 845.46 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/845.46 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 845.46 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 451,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,171.27/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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