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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.88, 842.67 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.88, 842.67 and 426.47 is: 638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.88 : 842.67 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.88/842.67 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.88x = 842.67 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.88x = 359,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,369.26/562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.44

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