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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 841.42 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 841.42 and 286.97 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 841.42 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/841.42 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 841.42 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 241,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,462.30/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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