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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.63 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.63 and 451.58 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.63 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.63 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.63 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 349,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,803.54/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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