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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.21, 844.82 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.21, 844.82 and 410.11 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.21 : 844.82 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.21/844.82 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.21x = 844.82 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.21x = 346,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,472.82/563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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