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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 838.62 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 838.62 and 488.22 is: 730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 838.62 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/838.62 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 838.62 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 409,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,431.06/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.84

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