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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.64, 843.96 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.64, 843.96 and 319.44 is: 479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.64 : 843.96 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.64/843.96 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.64x = 843.96 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.64x = 269,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,594.58/562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.16

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