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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 844.32 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 844.32 and 289.08 is: 433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 844.32 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/844.32 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 844.32 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 244,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,076.03/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.31

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