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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 772.71 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 772.71 and 413.03 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 772.71 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/772.71 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 772.71 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 319,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,152.79/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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