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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.77, 842.67 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.77, 842.67 and 441.63 is: 661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.77 : 842.67 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.77/842.67 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.77x = 842.67 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.77x = 372,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,148.35/562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.28

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