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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 841.08 and 422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 841.08 and 422.93 is: 634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 841.08 = 422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/841.08 = 422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 841.08 × 422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 355,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,717.96/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.80

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