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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 839.33 and 452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 839.33 and 452.45 is: 677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 839.33 = 452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/839.33 = 452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 839.33 × 452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 379,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,752.60/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.59

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