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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.03, 846.47 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.03, 846.47 and 442.75 is: 665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.03 : 846.47 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.03/846.47 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.03x = 846.47 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.03x = 374,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,773.58/563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.63

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