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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 772.42 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 772.42 and 469.98 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 772.42 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/772.42 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 772.42 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 363,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,018.49/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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