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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.63, 844.41 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.63, 844.41 and 319.33 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.63 : 844.41 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.63/844.41 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.63x = 844.41 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.63x = 269,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,645.45/562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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