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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 774.66 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 774.66 and 414.48 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 774.66 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/774.66 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 774.66 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 321,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,081.08/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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