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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 841.79 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 841.79 and 317.01 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 841.79 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/841.79 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 841.79 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 266,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,854.26/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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