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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 774.97 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 774.97 and 435.68 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 774.97 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/774.97 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 774.97 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 337,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,636.87/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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