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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 846.09 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 846.09 and 402.87 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 846.09 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/846.09 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 846.09 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 340,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,864.28/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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