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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 774.86 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 774.86 and 340.52 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 774.86 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/774.86 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 774.86 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 263,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,855.33/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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