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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 843.72 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 843.72 and 440.64 is: 660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 843.72 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/843.72 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 843.72 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 371,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,776.78/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.58

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