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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 773.94 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 773.94 and 428.69 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 773.94 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/773.94 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 773.94 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 331,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,776.47/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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