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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 774.15 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 774.15 and 414.34 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 774.15 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/774.15 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 774.15 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 320,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,761.31/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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