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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 773.22 and 413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 773.22 and 413.62 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 773.22 = 413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/773.22 = 413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 773.22 × 413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 319,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,819.26/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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