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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 776.42 and 445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 776.42 and 445.06 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 776.42 = 445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/776.42 = 445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 776.42 × 445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 345,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,553.49/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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