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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 842.04 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 842.04 and 317.66 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 842.04 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/842.04 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 842.04 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 267,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,478.22/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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