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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 844.62 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 844.62 and 449.80 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 844.62 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/844.62 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 844.62 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 379,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,910.08/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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