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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.54, 847.22 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.54, 847.22 and 443.24 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.54 : 847.22 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.54/847.22 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.54x = 847.22 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.54x = 375,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,521.79/563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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