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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 845.34 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 845.34 and 289.50 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 845.34 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/845.34 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 845.34 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 244,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,725.93/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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