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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.83, 774.83 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.83, 774.83 and 451.26 is: 622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.83 : 774.83 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.83/774.83 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.83x = 774.83 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.83x = 349,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,650.91/561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.35

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