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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 776.58 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 776.58 and 438.86 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 776.58 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/776.58 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 776.58 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 340,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,809.90/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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