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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 842.91 and 458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 842.91 and 458.67 is: 689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 842.91 = 458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/842.91 = 458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 842.91 × 458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 386,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,618.10/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.00

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