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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 841.08 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 841.08 and 480.62 is: 721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 841.08 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/841.08 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 841.08 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 404,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,239.87/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.16

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