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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 774.30 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 774.30 and 478.44 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 774.30 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/774.30 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 774.30 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 370,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,456.09/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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