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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 844.56 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 844.56 and 476.28 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 844.56 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/844.56 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 844.56 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 402,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,247.04/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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