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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.05, 844.98 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.05, 844.98 and 289.33 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.05 : 844.98 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.05/844.98 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.05x = 844.98 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.05x = 244,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,478.06/563.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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