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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 840.13 and 495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 840.13 and 495.45 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 840.13 = 495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/840.13 = 495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 840.13 × 495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 416,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,242.41/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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