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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.67, 777.33 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.67, 777.33 and 476.19 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.67 : 777.33 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.67/777.33 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.67x = 777.33 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.67x = 370,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,156.77/563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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