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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 844.64 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 844.64 and 544.52 is: 815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 844.64 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/844.64 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 844.64 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 459,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,923.37/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.50

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