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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.04, 843.45 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.04, 843.45 and 440.73 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.04 : 843.45 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.04/843.45 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.04x = 843.45 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.04x = 371,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,733.72/563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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