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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.07, 776.58 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.07, 776.58 and 427.98 is: 590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.07 : 776.58 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.07/776.58 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.07x = 776.58 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.07x = 332,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,360.71/563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.27

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