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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.75, 774.63 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.75, 774.63 and 340.62 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.75 : 774.63 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.75/774.63 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.75x = 774.63 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.75x = 263,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,854.47/561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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