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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.02, 844.82 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.02, 844.82 and 426.02 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.02 : 844.82 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.02/844.82 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.02x = 844.82 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.02x = 359,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,910.22/563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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