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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 774.90 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 774.90 and 450.81 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 774.90 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/774.90 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 774.90 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 349,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,332.67/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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