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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 844.08 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 844.08 and 441.53 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 844.08 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/844.08 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 844.08 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 372,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,686.64/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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