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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.98, 775.27 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.98, 775.27 and 480.06 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.98 : 775.27 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.98/775.27 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.98x = 775.27 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.98x = 372,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,176.72/562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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