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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 847.10 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 847.10 and 477.43 is: 717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 847.10 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/847.10 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 847.10 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 404,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,426.72/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.17

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