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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.58, 775.54 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.58, 775.54 and 483.54 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.58 : 775.54 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.58/775.54 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.58x = 775.54 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.58x = 375,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,004.61/562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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