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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 842.98 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 842.98 and 318.56 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 842.98 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/842.98 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 842.98 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 268,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,539.71/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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