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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 841.17 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 841.17 and 445.02 is: 668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 841.17 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/841.17 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 841.17 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 374,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,337.47/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.05

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