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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 840.04 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 840.04 and 469.46 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 840.04 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/840.04 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 840.04 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 394,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,365.18/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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