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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 839.17 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 839.17 and 468.19 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 839.17 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/839.17 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 839.17 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 392,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,891.00/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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