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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 845.19 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 845.19 and 424.05 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 845.19 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/845.19 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 845.19 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 358,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,402.82/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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