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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 771.41 and 454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 771.41 and 454.78 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 771.41 = 454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/771.41 = 454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 771.41 × 454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 350,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,815.71/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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