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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 840.46 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 840.46 and 300.44 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 840.46 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/840.46 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 840.46 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 252,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,502.10/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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