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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 843.48 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 843.48 and 424.64 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 843.48 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/843.48 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 843.48 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 358,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,175.35/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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