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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.16 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.16 and 424.46 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.16 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.16 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.16 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 357,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,463.23/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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