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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.45, 845.33 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.45, 845.33 and 289.73 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.45 : 845.33 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.45/845.33 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.45x = 845.33 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.45x = 244,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,918.13/563.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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