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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.81, 844.92 and 424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.81, 844.92 and 424.89 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.81 : 844.92 = 424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.81/844.92 = 424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.81x = 844.92 × 424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.81x = 358,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,995.93/563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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