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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.45, 775.70 and 422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.45, 775.70 and 422.90 is: 583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.45 : 775.70 = 422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.45/775.70 = 422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.45x = 775.70 × 422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.45x = 328,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,041.42/562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.24

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