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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.88, 844.20 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.88, 844.20 and 417 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.88 : 844.20 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.88/844.20 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.88x = 844.20 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.88x = 352,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,031.40/563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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