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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 840.77 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 840.77 and 469.25 is: 702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 840.77 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/840.77 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 840.77 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 394,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,532.84/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.53

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