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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 840.74 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 840.74 and 149.62 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 840.74 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/840.74 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 840.74 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 125,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,791.52/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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