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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.56, 843.89 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.56, 843.89 and 439.63 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.56 : 843.89 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.56/843.89 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.56x = 843.89 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.56x = 370,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,995.05/563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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