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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.18 and 472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.18 and 472.97 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.18 = 472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.18 = 472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.18 × 472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 396,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,902.77/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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