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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 845.48 and 289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 845.48 and 289.69 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 845.48 = 289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/845.48 = 289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 845.48 × 289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 244,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,925.65/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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