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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.38, 774.01 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.38, 774.01 and 456.08 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.38 : 774.01 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.38/774.01 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.38x = 774.01 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.38x = 353,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,010.48/561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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