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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 777.48 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 777.48 and 431.24 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 777.48 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/777.48 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 777.48 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 335,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,274.97/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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