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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 845.82 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 845.82 and 289.62 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 845.82 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/845.82 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 845.82 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 244,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,966.39/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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