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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 841.49 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 841.49 and 317.49 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 841.49 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/841.49 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 841.49 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 267,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,163.07/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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