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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 844.08 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 844.08 and 415.84 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 844.08 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/844.08 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 844.08 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 351,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,002.23/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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