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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 841.21 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 841.21 and 286.74 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 841.21 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/841.21 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 841.21 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 241,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,208.56/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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