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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 841.62 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 841.62 and 447.80 is: 671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 841.62 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/841.62 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 841.62 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 376,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,877.44/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.70

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