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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 840.08 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 840.08 and 317.46 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 840.08 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/840.08 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 840.08 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 266,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,691.80/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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