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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 904.32 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 904.32 and 563.44 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 904.32 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/904.32 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 904.32 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 509,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,530.06/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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