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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 839.46 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 839.46 and 469.64 is: 703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 839.46 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/839.46 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 839.46 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 394,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,243.99/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.55

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