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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.15, 840.08 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.15, 840.08 and 468.19 is: 702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.15 : 840.08 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.15/840.08 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.15x = 840.08 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.15x = 393,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,317.06/560.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.16

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