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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.49, 778.37 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.49, 778.37 and 453.39 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.49 : 778.37 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.49/778.37 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.49x = 778.37 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.49x = 352,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,905.17/563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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