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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.18, 776.52 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.18, 776.52 and 457.94 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.18 : 776.52 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.18/776.52 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.18x = 776.52 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.18x = 355,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,599.57/563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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