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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 775.71 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 775.71 and 444.74 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 775.71 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/775.71 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 775.71 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 344,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,985.39/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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