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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 844.73 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 844.73 and 426.62 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 844.73 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/844.73 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 844.73 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 360,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,375.54/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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