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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.98, 844.95 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.98, 844.95 and 289.22 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.98 : 844.95 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.98/844.95 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.98x = 844.95 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.98x = 244,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,376.44/562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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