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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.65, 775.35 and 435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.65, 775.35 and 435.33 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.65 : 775.35 = 435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.65/775.35 = 435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.65x = 775.35 × 435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.65x = 337,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,531.89/561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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