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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 775.25 and 486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 775.25 and 486.46 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 775.25 = 486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/775.25 = 486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 775.25 × 486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 377,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,122.75/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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