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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 836.54 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 836.54 and 494.76 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 836.54 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/836.54 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 836.54 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 413,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,886.53/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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