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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 842.76 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 842.76 and 406.71 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 842.76 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/842.76 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 842.76 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 342,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,758.92/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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