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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 841.05 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 841.05 and 424.44 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 841.05 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/841.05 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 841.05 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 356,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,975.26/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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