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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 773.71 and 482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 773.71 and 482.65 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 773.71 = 482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/773.71 = 482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 773.71 × 482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 373,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,427.99/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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