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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 777.56 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 777.56 and 414.72 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 777.56 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/777.56 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 777.56 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 322,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,472.89/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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