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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 836.16 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 836.16 and 462.48 is: 690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 836.16 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/836.16 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 836.16 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 386,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,707.28/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.35

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