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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 841.02 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 841.02 and 451.44 is: 675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 841.02 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/841.02 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 841.02 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 379,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,668.38/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.97

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