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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.64, 844.68 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.64, 844.68 and 477.68 is: 717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.64 : 844.68 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.64/844.68 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.64x = 844.68 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.64x = 403,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,486.74/562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.13

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