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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840.65 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840.65 and 444.82 is: 667.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840.65 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840.65 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840.65 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 373,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,937.93/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.36

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