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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 774.80 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 774.80 and 340.34 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 774.80 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/774.80 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 774.80 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 263,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,689.86/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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