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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.97, 844.65 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.97, 844.65 and 544.51 is: 815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.97 : 844.65 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.97/844.65 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.97x = 844.65 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.97x = 459,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,920.37/563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.51

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