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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 842.77 and 318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 842.77 and 318.43 is: 477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 842.77 = 318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/842.77 = 318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 842.77 × 318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 268,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,361.54/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.69

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