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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 774.85 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 774.85 and 312.89 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 774.85 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/774.85 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 774.85 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 242,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,443.11/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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