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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.39 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.39 and 469.44 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.39 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.39 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.39 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 364,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,466.17/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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