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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 774.72 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 774.72 and 483.30 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 774.72 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/774.72 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 774.72 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 374,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,422.18/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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