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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.21, 773.48 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.21, 773.48 and 428.99 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.21 : 773.48 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.21/773.48 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.21x = 773.48 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.21x = 331,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,813.04/560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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