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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 839.92 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 839.92 and 285.97 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 839.92 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/839.92 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 839.92 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 240,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,195.43/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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