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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 774.54 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 774.54 and 420 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 774.54 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/774.54 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 774.54 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 325,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,306.80/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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