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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 841.18 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 841.18 and 301.35 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 841.18 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/841.18 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 841.18 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 253,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,487.49/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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