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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.29, 777.57 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.29, 777.57 and 487.27 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.29 : 777.57 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.29/777.57 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.29x = 777.57 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.29x = 378,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,882.65/563.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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