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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 844.71 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 844.71 and 319.33 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 844.71 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/844.71 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 844.71 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 269,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,741.24/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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