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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.20, 838.95 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.20, 838.95 and 452.20 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.20 : 838.95 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.20/838.95 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.20x = 838.95 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.20x = 379,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,373.19/560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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