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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774.28 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774.28 and 467.64 is: 645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774.28 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774.28 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774.28 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 362,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,087.79/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.37

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