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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 844.47 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 844.47 and 498.24 is: 746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 844.47 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/844.47 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 844.47 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 420,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,748.73/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.56

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