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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 777.45 and 433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 777.45 and 433.45 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 777.45 = 433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/777.45 = 433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 777.45 × 433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 336,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,985.70/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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