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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 841.48 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 841.48 and 317.56 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 841.48 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/841.48 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 841.48 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 267,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,220.39/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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