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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.45, 773.96 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.45, 773.96 and 436.89 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.45 : 773.96 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.45/773.96 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.45x = 773.96 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.45x = 338,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,133.20/561.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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