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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 842.18 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 842.18 and 453.94 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 842.18 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/842.18 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 842.18 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 382,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,299.19/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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