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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.30, 777.15 and 445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.30, 777.15 and 445.31 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.30 : 777.15 = 445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.30/777.15 = 445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.30x = 777.15 × 445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.30x = 346,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,068.78/563.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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