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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 837.45 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 837.45 and 483.93 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 837.45 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/837.45 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 837.45 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 405,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,267.18/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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