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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 842.47 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 842.47 and 408.20 is: 612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 842.47 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/842.47 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 842.47 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 343,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,891.02/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.69

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