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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 841.58 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 841.58 and 453.96 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 841.58 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/841.58 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 841.58 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 382,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,043.66/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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