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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 839.97 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 839.97 and 474.12 is: 709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 839.97 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/839.97 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 839.97 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 398,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,246.58/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.81

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