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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 772.67 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 772.67 and 481.91 is: 664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 772.67 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/772.67 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 772.67 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 372,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,351.13/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.53

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