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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.84, 844.80 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.84, 844.80 and 417.68 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.84 : 844.80 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.84/844.80 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.84x = 844.80 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.84x = 352,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,856.06/563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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