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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 777.24 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 777.24 and 468.99 is: 646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 777.24 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/777.24 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 777.24 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 364,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,517.79/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.58

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