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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.65, 776.39 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.65, 776.39 and 475.02 is: 654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.65 : 776.39 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.65/776.39 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.65x = 776.39 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.65x = 368,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,798.40/563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.31

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