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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 840.34 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 840.34 and 474.68 is: 711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 840.34 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/840.34 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 840.34 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 398,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,892.59/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.75

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