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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 776.16 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 776.16 and 430.68 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 776.16 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/776.16 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 776.16 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 334,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,276.59/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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