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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 772.74 and 485.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 772.74 and 485.39 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 772.74 = 485.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/772.74 = 485.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 772.74 × 485.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 375,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,082.20/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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