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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.91, 778.94 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.91, 778.94 and 453.79 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.91 : 778.94 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.91/778.94 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.91x = 778.94 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.91x = 353,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,475.59/563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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