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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 773.30 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 773.30 and 460.92 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 773.30 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/773.30 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 773.30 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 356,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,427.13/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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