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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.13, 840.22 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.13, 840.22 and 313.20 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.13 : 840.22 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.13/840.22 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.13x = 840.22 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.13x = 263,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,154.96/560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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