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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.89, 845.20 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.89, 845.20 and 289.59 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.89 : 845.20 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.89/845.20 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.89x = 845.20 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.89x = 244,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,761.47/563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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