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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 776.04 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 776.04 and 437.60 is: 604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 776.04 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/776.04 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 776.04 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 339,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,595.10/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.67

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