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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.86, 775.06 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.86, 775.06 and 457.06 is: 630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.86 : 775.06 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.86/775.06 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.86x = 775.06 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.86x = 354,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,248.92/561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.49

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