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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 772.52 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 772.52 and 450.90 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 772.52 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/772.52 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 772.52 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 348,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,330.40/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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