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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 842.19 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 842.19 and 301.65 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 842.19 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/842.19 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 842.19 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 254,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,046.61/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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