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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 773.12 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 773.12 and 450.32 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 773.12 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/773.12 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 773.12 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 348,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,151.40/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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