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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 841.08 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 841.08 and 484.24 is: 725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 841.08 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/841.08 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 841.08 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 407,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,284.58/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.17

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