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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 841.82 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 841.82 and 446.60 is: 669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 841.82 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/841.82 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 841.82 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 375,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,960.03/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.02

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