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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 774.45 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 774.45 and 431.22 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 774.45 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/774.45 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 774.45 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 333,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,958.33/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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