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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 772.59 and 472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 772.59 and 472.27 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 772.59 = 472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/772.59 = 472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 772.59 × 472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 364,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,871.08/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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