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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.35, 840.66 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.35, 840.66 and 286.45 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.35 : 840.66 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.35/840.66 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.35x = 840.66 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.35x = 240,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,807.06/560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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