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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.68, 845.09 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.68, 845.09 and 424.71 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.68 : 845.09 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.68/845.09 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.68x = 845.09 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.68x = 358,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,919.24/563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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