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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 774.66 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 774.66 and 451.14 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 774.66 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/774.66 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 774.66 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 349,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,480.11/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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