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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 772.54 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 772.54 and 442.25 is: 609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 772.54 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/772.54 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 772.54 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 341,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,650.85/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.59

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