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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 772.80 and 442.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 772.80 and 442.43 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 772.80 = 442.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/772.80 = 442.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 772.80 × 442.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 341,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,906.04/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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