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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.59, 777.09 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.59, 777.09 and 445.74 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.59 : 777.09 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.59/777.09 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.59x = 777.09 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.59x = 346,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,380.10/563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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