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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 841.08 and 446.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 841.08 and 446.39 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 841.08 = 446.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/841.08 = 446.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 841.08 × 446.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 375,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,452.54/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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