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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 775.50 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 775.50 and 489.24 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 775.50 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/775.50 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 775.50 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 379,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,405.62/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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