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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 774 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 774 and 430.44 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 774 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/774 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 774 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 333,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,160.56/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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