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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.10, 843.98 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.10, 843.98 and 441.47 is: 661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.10 : 843.98 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.10/843.98 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.10x = 843.98 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.10x = 372,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,585.42/563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.67

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