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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.94 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.94 and 316.44 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.94 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.94 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.94 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 265,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,790.61/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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