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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 839.34 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 839.34 and 468.06 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 839.34 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/839.34 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 839.34 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 392,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,861.48/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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