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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.40, 777.06 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.40, 777.06 and 445.32 is: 614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.40 : 777.06 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.40/777.06 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.40x = 777.06 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.40x = 346,040.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,040.36/563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.20

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