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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.35, 842.03 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.35, 842.03 and 464.96 is: 697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.35 : 842.03 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.35/842.03 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.35x = 842.03 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.35x = 391,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,510.05/561.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.44

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