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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 772.68 and 490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 772.68 and 490.84 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 772.68 = 490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/772.68 = 490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 772.68 × 490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 379,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,262.25/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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