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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.48, 773.64 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.48, 773.64 and 451.71 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.48 : 773.64 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.48/773.64 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.48x = 773.64 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.48x = 349,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,460.92/562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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