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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 771.82 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 771.82 and 435.88 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 771.82 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/771.82 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 771.82 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 336,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,420.90/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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