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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 772.60 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 772.60 and 460.42 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 772.60 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/772.60 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 772.60 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 355,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,720.49/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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