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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.62, 844.69 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.62, 844.69 and 407.97 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.62 : 844.69 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.62/844.69 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.62x = 844.69 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.62x = 344,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,606.70/563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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