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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 839.10 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 839.10 and 462.22 is: 692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 839.10 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/839.10 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 839.10 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 387,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,848.80/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.19

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