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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 772.34 and 490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 772.34 and 490.59 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 772.34 = 490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/772.34 = 490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 772.34 × 490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 378,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,899.83/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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