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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.43, 777.78 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.43, 777.78 and 453.15 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.43 : 777.78 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.43/777.78 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.43x = 777.78 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.43x = 352,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,451.01/563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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