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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 774.42 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 774.42 and 428.24 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 774.42 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/774.42 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 774.42 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 331,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,637.62/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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