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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 772.26 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 772.26 and 462.08 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 772.26 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/772.26 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 772.26 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 356,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,845.90/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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