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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 842.43 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 842.43 and 446.38 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 842.43 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/842.43 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 842.43 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 376,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,043.47/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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