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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 844.28 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 844.28 and 426.18 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 844.28 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/844.28 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 844.28 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 359,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,815.25/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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