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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.43, 778.29 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.43, 778.29 and 440.64 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.43 : 778.29 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.43/778.29 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.43x = 778.29 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.43x = 342,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,941.81/563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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