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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 775.23 and 445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 775.23 and 445.06 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 775.23 = 445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/775.23 = 445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 775.23 × 445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 345,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,023.86/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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