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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 777.87 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 777.87 and 330.75 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 777.87 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/777.87 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 777.87 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 257,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,280.50/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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