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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 839.16 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 839.16 and 473.28 is: 708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 839.16 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/839.16 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 839.16 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 397,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,154.50/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.03

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