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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.03, 776.54 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.03, 776.54 and 489.05 is: 674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.03 : 776.54 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.03/776.54 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.03x = 776.54 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.03x = 379,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,764.23/563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.51

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