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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 777.47 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 777.47 and 430.65 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 777.47 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/777.47 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 777.47 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 334,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,815.30/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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