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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 774.74 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 774.74 and 450.54 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 774.74 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/774.74 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 774.74 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 349,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,051.36/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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