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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.32, 844.66 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.32, 844.66 and 411 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.32 : 844.66 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.32/844.66 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.32x = 844.66 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.32x = 347,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,155.26/563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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