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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 774.33 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 774.33 and 478.16 is: 659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 774.33 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/774.33 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 774.33 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 370,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,253.63/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.75

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