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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.83, 846.53 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.83, 846.53 and 290.11 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.83 : 846.53 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.83/846.53 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.83x = 846.53 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.83x = 245,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,586.82/563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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