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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 773.06 and 482.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 773.06 and 482.87 is: 665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 773.06 = 482.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/773.06 = 482.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 773.06 × 482.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 373,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,283.62/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.73

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