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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.84, 843.30 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.84, 843.30 and 416.68 is: 624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.84 : 843.30 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.84/843.30 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.84x = 843.30 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.84x = 351,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,386.24/562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.31

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