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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 841.05 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 841.05 and 317.04 is: 475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 841.05 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/841.05 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 841.05 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 266,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,646.49/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.69

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