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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.69, 841.54 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.69, 841.54 and 317.72 is: 476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.69 : 841.54 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.69/841.54 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.69x = 841.54 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.69x = 267,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,374.09/560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.87

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