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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 840 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 840 and 488.96 is: 732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 840 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/840 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 840 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 410,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,726.40/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.18

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