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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 772.36 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 772.36 and 487.27 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 772.36 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/772.36 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 772.36 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 376,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,347.86/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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