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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.45, 775.33 and 437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.45, 775.33 and 437.89 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.45 : 775.33 = 437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.45/775.33 = 437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.45x = 775.33 × 437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.45x = 339,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,509.25/562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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