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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 839.40 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 839.40 and 488.40 is: 731.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 839.40 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/839.40 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 839.40 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 409,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,962.96/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.55

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