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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.39, 845.60 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.39, 845.60 and 289.65 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.39 : 845.60 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.39/845.60 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.39x = 845.60 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.39x = 244,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,923.42/563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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