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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 455.22 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 772.61 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/772.61 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 772.61 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 351,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,705.25/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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