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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 773.52 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 773.52 and 422.24 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 773.52 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/773.52 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 773.52 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 326,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,611.08/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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