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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 776.47 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 776.47 and 444.39 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 776.47 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/776.47 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 776.47 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 345,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,055.50/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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