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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 774.80 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 774.80 and 468 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 774.80 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/774.80 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 774.80 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 362,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,606.40/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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