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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 839.93 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 839.93 and 468.69 is: 701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 839.93 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/839.93 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 839.93 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 393,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,664.45/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.68

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