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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 775.89 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 775.89 and 444.72 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 775.89 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/775.89 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 775.89 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 345,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,053.80/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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