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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 773.69 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 773.69 and 462.56 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 773.69 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/773.69 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 773.69 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 357,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,871.87/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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