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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.87, 778.40 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.87, 778.40 and 433.46 is: 598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.87 : 778.40 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.87/778.40 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.87x = 778.40 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.87x = 337,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,399.20/563.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.37

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