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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 775.50 and 479.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 775.50 and 479.00 is: 661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 775.50 = 479.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/775.50 = 479.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 775.50 × 479.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 371,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,460.62/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.06

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