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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.49, 774.67 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.49, 774.67 and 340.43 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.49 : 774.67 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.49/774.67 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.49x = 774.67 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.49x = 263,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,720.91/561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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