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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 773.34 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 773.34 and 472.98 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 773.34 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/773.34 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 773.34 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 365,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,774.35/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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