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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 841.41 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 841.41 and 304.14 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 841.41 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/841.41 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 841.41 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 255,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,906.44/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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