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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 774.03 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 774.03 and 421.70 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 774.03 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/774.03 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 774.03 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 326,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,408.45/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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