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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 772.64 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 772.64 and 428.96 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 772.64 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/772.64 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 772.64 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 331,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,431.65/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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