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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 842.68 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 842.68 and 407.76 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 842.68 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/842.68 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 842.68 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 343,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,611.20/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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