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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 842.72 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 842.72 and 301.66 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 842.72 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/842.72 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 842.72 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 254,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,214.92/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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