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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 840.15 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 840.15 and 286.68 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 840.15 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/840.15 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 840.15 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 240,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,854.20/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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