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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.47, 776.30 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.47, 776.30 and 415.53 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.47 : 776.30 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.47/776.30 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.47x = 776.30 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.47x = 322,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,576.98/562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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