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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.48, 844.98 and 289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.48, 844.98 and 289.43 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.48 : 844.98 = 289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.48/844.98 = 289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.48x = 844.98 × 289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.48x = 244,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,558.34/563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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