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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 840.02 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 840.02 and 417.46 is: 624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 840.02 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/840.02 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 840.02 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 350,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,674.75/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.98

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