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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 842.42 and 463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 842.42 and 463.31 is: 695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 842.42 = 463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/842.42 = 463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 842.42 × 463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 390,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,297.40/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.69

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