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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 778.98 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 778.98 and 441.13 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 778.98 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/778.98 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 778.98 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 343,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,631.45/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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