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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 839.26 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 839.26 and 299.63 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 839.26 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/839.26 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 839.26 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 251,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,467.47/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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