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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.43, 777.88 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.43, 777.88 and 445.88 is: 615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.43 : 777.88 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.43/777.88 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.43x = 777.88 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.43x = 346,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,835.02/563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.58

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