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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.91, 844.56 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.91, 844.56 and 409.01 is: 613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.91 : 844.56 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.91/844.56 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.91x = 844.56 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.91x = 345,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,429.26/562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.65

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