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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.65, 776.73 and 436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.65, 776.73 and 436.33 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.65 : 776.73 = 436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.65/776.73 = 436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.65x = 776.73 × 436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.65x = 338,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,910.60/562.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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