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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.71, 844.42 and 417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.71, 844.42 and 417.90 is: 626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.71 : 844.42 = 417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.71/844.42 = 417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.71x = 844.42 × 417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.71x = 352,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,883.12/563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.00

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