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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.99, 846.89 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.99, 846.89 and 425.16 is: 638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.99 : 846.89 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.99/846.89 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.99x = 846.89 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.99x = 360,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,061.63/563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.42

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