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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.99, 776.54 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.99, 776.54 and 489.18 is: 674.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.99 : 776.54 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.99/776.54 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.99x = 776.54 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.99x = 379,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,863.95/562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.73

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