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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.69, 775.31 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.69, 775.31 and 479.61 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.69 : 775.31 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.69/775.31 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.69x = 775.31 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.69x = 371,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,844.03/561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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