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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.44 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.44 and 472.29 is: 708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.44 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.44 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.44 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 398,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,820.57/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.46

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