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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 841.15 and 463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 841.15 and 463.21 is: 693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 841.15 = 463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/841.15 = 463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 841.15 × 463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 389,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,629.09/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.59

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