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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 775.22 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 775.22 and 461.44 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 775.22 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/775.22 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 775.22 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 357,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,717.52/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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