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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 839.22 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 839.22 and 499.28 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 839.22 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/839.22 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 839.22 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 419,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,005.76/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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