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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 772.04 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 772.04 and 486.84 is: 670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 772.04 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/772.04 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 772.04 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 375,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,859.95/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.17

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