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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 842.40 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 842.40 and 454.08 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 842.40 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/842.40 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 842.40 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 382,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,516.99/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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