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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.09, 845.07 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.09, 845.07 and 289.42 is: 434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.09 : 845.07 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.09/845.07 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.09x = 845.07 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.09x = 244,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,580.16/563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.35

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