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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 844.02 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 844.02 and 455.22 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 844.02 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/844.02 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 844.02 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 384,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,214.78/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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