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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.67, 845.12 and 289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.67, 845.12 and 289.54 is: 434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.67 : 845.12 = 289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.67/845.12 = 289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.67x = 845.12 × 289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.67x = 244,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,696.04/563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.11

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