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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 840.66 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 840.66 and 316.26 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 840.66 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/840.66 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 840.66 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 265,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,867.13/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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