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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.02, 775.55 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.02, 775.55 and 469.73 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.02 : 775.55 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.02/775.55 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.02x = 775.55 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.02x = 364,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,302.21/563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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