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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 841.32 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 841.32 and 483.96 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 841.32 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/841.32 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 841.32 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 407,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,165.23/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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