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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 840.96 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 840.96 and 416.46 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 840.96 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/840.96 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 840.96 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 350,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,226.20/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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