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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 842.13 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 842.13 and 475.65 is: 713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 842.13 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/842.13 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 842.13 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 400,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,559.13/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.04

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