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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 772.83 and 486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 772.83 and 486.31 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 772.83 = 486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/772.83 = 486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 772.83 × 486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 375,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,834.96/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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