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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.49, 777.50 and 414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.49, 777.50 and 414.35 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.49 : 777.50 = 414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.49/777.50 = 414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.49x = 777.50 × 414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.49x = 322,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,157.13/563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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