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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 844.83 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 844.83 and 331.70 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 844.83 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/844.83 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 844.83 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 280,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,225.89/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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