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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.02 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.02 and 438.39 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.02 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.02 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.02 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 340,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,199.41/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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