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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 773.48 and 311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 773.48 and 311.83 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 773.48 = 311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/773.48 = 311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 773.48 × 311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 241,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,193.11/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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