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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.62, 772.59 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.62, 772.59 and 413.32 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.62 : 772.59 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.62/772.59 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.62x = 772.59 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.62x = 319,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,326.90/560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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