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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 844.92 and 481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 844.92 and 481.76 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 844.92 = 481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/844.92 = 481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 844.92 × 481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 407,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,048.66/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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