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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 840.85 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 840.85 and 404.14 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 840.85 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/840.85 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 840.85 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 339,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,821.12/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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