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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 839.79 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 839.79 and 463.48 is: 694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 839.79 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/839.79 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 839.79 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 389,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,223.77/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.59

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