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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 838.46 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 838.46 and 299.82 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 838.46 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/838.46 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 838.46 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 251,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,387.08/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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