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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.05, 841.58 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.05, 841.58 and 301.28 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.05 : 841.58 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.05/841.58 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.05x = 841.58 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.05x = 253,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,545.51/561.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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