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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 773.20 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 773.20 and 436.88 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 773.20 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/773.20 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 773.20 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 337,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,795.62/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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