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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 840.28 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 840.28 and 468.96 is: 702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 840.28 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/840.28 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 840.28 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 394,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,057.71/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.07

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