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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 772.08 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 772.08 and 449.28 is: 619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 772.08 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/772.08 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 772.08 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 346,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,880.10/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.25

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