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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 840.42 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 840.42 and 452.76 is: 679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 840.42 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/840.42 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 840.42 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 380,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,508.56/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.43

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