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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 841.44 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 841.44 and 408.23 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 841.44 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/841.44 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 841.44 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 343,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,501.05/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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