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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 842.58 and 493.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 842.58 and 493.61 is: 740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 842.58 = 493.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/842.58 = 493.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 842.58 × 493.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 415,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,905.91/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.11

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