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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 776.26 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 776.26 and 451.86 is: 624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 776.26 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/776.26 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 776.26 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 350,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,760.84/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.17

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