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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 775.77 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 775.77 and 475.22 is: 655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 775.77 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/775.77 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 775.77 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 368,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,661.42/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.17

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